How I'm getting 25+ MPG
10-04-2005, 09:53 AM
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How I'm getting 25+ MPG
Alright, I've talked about it a little bit, bragged about it a little bit 
and figured I would let everyone know what I have done to my car to help improve the milage. None of it is anything too special, but I figured that I would make a list if anyone wants to referance it.
March 2005
17.49
21.57
20.79
24.87
21.86
Average MPG: 21.316 That was with some highway driving mixed in, 350 miles in 3 days between filling up. I don't think it was all highway, but there was definately a good mix of it in there.
Now, everything that has been done:
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Wires
Oil/Filter (5W30, filter from Acura) every 3,000-4,000
Transmission Fluid
Coolant
Air Filter
Fuel Filter
Exhaust Manifold
That is really all that has been done to the engine. The other three factors are:
Tire Pressure - I usally keep mine up a bit higher than reccomended. It isn't the best for performance, but I don't do any performance driving in my commuting. I have begun to keep it at about 34 PSI all the way around, a little bit more than reccomended + 10%.
FP 60 - http://www.lubecontrol.com/ -
You add in a little to every tank, 1 oz to every 5 gal of gas. Some people reccomend an initial "shock" treatment, of about double that. I have been using it with great results. It is expensive, but I have had a definate savings even considering that.
Driving Style: For the msot part, I drive pretty conservatively. I prefer a smooth ride rather than a fast ride. I usually don't accelerate much past 3,500 RPM, try and roll to stop lights and avoid stopping, that sort of thing.
September 2005
25.09
28.72
24.48
24.92
24.36
Average MPG: 25.514 This month had a similar amount of highway driving over time on it, and the rest is the same driving as usual. Not much has really changed about the coniditions I drive in, so I think it is a pretty fair comparison.
All the MPG numbers were figured using (Miles Traveled/Gallons pumped to full).
As you can see, I went from 21.3 to 25.5, about a 20% increase. It cost some money to get there, but I've got a strong running car, with consistant savings every time I fill up.
Any thoughts?
and figured I would let everyone know what I have done to my car to help improve the milage. None of it is anything too special, but I figured that I would make a list if anyone wants to referance it.March 2005
17.49
21.57
20.79
24.87
21.86
Average MPG: 21.316 That was with some highway driving mixed in, 350 miles in 3 days between filling up. I don't think it was all highway, but there was definately a good mix of it in there.
Now, everything that has been done:
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Wires
Oil/Filter (5W30, filter from Acura) every 3,000-4,000
Transmission Fluid
Coolant
Air Filter
Fuel Filter
Exhaust Manifold
That is really all that has been done to the engine. The other three factors are:
Tire Pressure - I usally keep mine up a bit higher than reccomended. It isn't the best for performance, but I don't do any performance driving in my commuting. I have begun to keep it at about 34 PSI all the way around, a little bit more than reccomended + 10%.
FP 60 - http://www.lubecontrol.com/ -
FP60 increases combustion efficiency, lubricates fuel pumps and injectors, cleans the fuel system, and potentially increases mileage. It scavenges water and moisture from the fuel system as well so the resulting mix can be burned in the combustion chamber. Combustion chambers can be cleaned using FP60.
Driving Style: For the msot part, I drive pretty conservatively. I prefer a smooth ride rather than a fast ride. I usually don't accelerate much past 3,500 RPM, try and roll to stop lights and avoid stopping, that sort of thing.
September 2005
25.09
28.72
24.48
24.92
24.36
Average MPG: 25.514 This month had a similar amount of highway driving over time on it, and the rest is the same driving as usual. Not much has really changed about the coniditions I drive in, so I think it is a pretty fair comparison.
All the MPG numbers were figured using (Miles Traveled/Gallons pumped to full).
As you can see, I went from 21.3 to 25.5, about a 20% increase. It cost some money to get there, but I've got a strong running car, with consistant savings every time I fill up.
Any thoughts?
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What do you get with pure highway driving?
On a 2.5 I'd assume 28 or 29...
On a 2.5 I'd assume 28 or 29...
10-04-2005, 02:16 PM
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Nice, but I get that in my V6 tl and all I have done is thrown a new set of plugs in... currently have 115K miles... I guess it is mostly the weight of your foot... But props for making it work
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Having stock wheels and not too sticky tires will definitely improve your gas mileage
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
What do you get with pure highway driving?
On a 2.5 I'd assume 28 or 29...
On a 2.5 I'd assume 28 or 29...
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Yeah, i bet if you drove 65 mph or so (not an option on New England highways ) you could get 30+
) you could get 30+
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Yeah, tire pressure makes a difference. I usually do about 5 psi higher than is recommended on my cars.
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Originally Posted by c29842984
17.2 gallons.
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Originally Posted by HQuakers
Shit, I was waaay off. Well, I was getting 18.6MPG, but now that the exhaust manifold is cracked, more like 16.8. Christ.
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Yeah, i bet if you drove 65 mph or so (not an option on New England highways ) you could get 30+
) you could get 30+
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17.2 Gallons.
When the fuel light comes on, you still have a few gallons left. That way you can drive another 50+ miles, ample warning.
17.2 Gallons.
When the fuel light comes on, you still have a few gallons left. That way you can drive another 50+ miles, ample warning.
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Originally Posted by KADAW
man i get like 16.3mpg. [all city tho] but sucka as chimp..funk!
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Originally Posted by UnsanePyro
Alright, I've talked about it a little bit, bragged about it a little bit and figured I would let everyone know what I have done to my car to help improve the milage. None of it is anything too special, but I figured that I would make a list if anyone wants to referance it.
March 2005
17.49
21.57
20.79
24.87
21.86
Average MPG: 21.316 That was with some highway driving mixed in, 350 miles in 3 days between filling up. I don't think it was all highway, but there was definately a good mix of it in there.
Now, everything that has been done:
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Wires
Oil/Filter (5W30, filter from Acura) every 3,000-4,000
Transmission Fluid
Coolant
Air Filter
Fuel Filter
Exhaust Manifold
That is really all that has been done to the engine. The other three factors are:
Tire Pressure - I usally keep mine up a bit higher than reccomended. It isn't the best for performance, but I don't do any performance driving in my commuting. I have begun to keep it at about 34 PSI all the way around, a little bit more than reccomended + 10%.
FP 60 - http://www.lubecontrol.com/ - You add in a little to every tank, 1 oz to every 5 gal of gas. Some people reccomend an initial "shock" treatment, of about double that. I have been using it with great results. It is expensive, but I have had a definate savings even considering that.
Driving Style: For the msot part, I drive pretty conservatively. I prefer a smooth ride rather than a fast ride. I usually don't accelerate much past 3,500 RPM, try and roll to stop lights and avoid stopping, that sort of thing.
September 2005
25.09
28.72
24.48
24.92
24.36
Average MPG: 25.514 This month had a similar amount of highway driving over time on it, and the rest is the same driving as usual. Not much has really changed about the coniditions I drive in, so I think it is a pretty fair comparison.
All the MPG numbers were figured using (Miles Traveled/Gallons pumped to full).
As you can see, I went from 21.3 to 25.5, about a 20% increase. It cost some money to get there, but I've got a strong running car, with consistant savings every time I fill up.
Any thoughts?
and figured I would let everyone know what I have done to my car to help improve the milage. None of it is anything too special, but I figured that I would make a list if anyone wants to referance it.March 2005
17.49
21.57
20.79
24.87
21.86
Average MPG: 21.316 That was with some highway driving mixed in, 350 miles in 3 days between filling up. I don't think it was all highway, but there was definately a good mix of it in there.
Now, everything that has been done:
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Wires
Oil/Filter (5W30, filter from Acura) every 3,000-4,000
Transmission Fluid
Coolant
Air Filter
Fuel Filter
Exhaust Manifold
That is really all that has been done to the engine. The other three factors are:
Tire Pressure - I usally keep mine up a bit higher than reccomended. It isn't the best for performance, but I don't do any performance driving in my commuting. I have begun to keep it at about 34 PSI all the way around, a little bit more than reccomended + 10%.
FP 60 - http://www.lubecontrol.com/ - You add in a little to every tank, 1 oz to every 5 gal of gas. Some people reccomend an initial "shock" treatment, of about double that. I have been using it with great results. It is expensive, but I have had a definate savings even considering that.
Driving Style: For the msot part, I drive pretty conservatively. I prefer a smooth ride rather than a fast ride. I usually don't accelerate much past 3,500 RPM, try and roll to stop lights and avoid stopping, that sort of thing.
September 2005
25.09
28.72
24.48
24.92
24.36
Average MPG: 25.514 This month had a similar amount of highway driving over time on it, and the rest is the same driving as usual. Not much has really changed about the coniditions I drive in, so I think it is a pretty fair comparison.
All the MPG numbers were figured using (Miles Traveled/Gallons pumped to full).
As you can see, I went from 21.3 to 25.5, about a 20% increase. It cost some money to get there, but I've got a strong running car, with consistant savings every time I fill up.
Any thoughts?
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